In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dayleg and the surname or paternal family name is Marbil.
| Rommel Marbil | |
|---|---|
 Marbil in 2024 | |
| 28th Chief of the Philippine National Police | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office April 1,2024 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | PLt.Gen. Emmanuel B. Peralta (OIC) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rommel Francisco Dayleg Marbil (1969-02-07) February 7, 1969 (age 55) Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Police career | |
| Service | Philippine National Police |
| Divisions |
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| Police offices |
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| Service years | 1991–present |
| Rank |  Police General |
Rommel Francisco Dayleg Marbil (born February 7, 1969) is a Filipino police officer who serves as the Chief of the Philippine National Police since 2024.
Career
Graduate of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Sambisig” Class of 1991, Marbil served on his early years as the chief of Bacoor City police (2004 to 2006), commander of the Presidential Protection Security Force of United Nations Contingent in Liberia (2006 to 2007), and chief of the Force Intelligence Division of Special Action Force (2008 to 2009).
He served as director of the Agusan del Norte police way back in 2014 until 2015. Before the pandemic, Marbil became the chief of staff of the Civil Security Group from 2019 to 2020. He led the Highway Patrol Group as its director from November 19, 2021, to August 8, 2022. He also served as the regional director of Eastern Visayas police from August 8, 2022, to May 2, 2023.
Marbil also served as the director of PNP’s Directorate for Comptrollership from May 2, 2023, to April 1, 2024, before being appointed as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police.
"Celebrity" treatment controversy
Critics, including lawmakers and social media users, condemned the warm reception to Alice Guo had received from Philippine officials in Indonesia, after her arrest, which included them posing cheerfully in photographs with her, a practice deemed more suitable for celebrity encounters than law enforcement. A photo of Interior secretary Benhur Abalos and Marbil documenting a private meeting with Guo was particularly given focus by critics for its bad optics.
Personal life
Marbil is married to Mary Rose and has a daughter.
References
- ^ Argosino, Faith (April 1, 2024). "Getting to know new PNP chief Maj. Gen. Marbil". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- Bolledo, Jairo (April 1, 2024). "Marcos appoints Rommel Francisco Marbil as new PNP chief". Rappler.
- Mangaluz, Jean (April 1, 2024). "Maj. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil is new PNP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- Cepeda, Mara (September 6, 2024). "Outrage in Philippines over officials' photos with fugitive ex-mayor Alice Guo". The Straits Times. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- Abarca, Charie (September 6, 2024). "Hontiveros slams gov't officials posing for photos with Alice Guo". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- Lazaro, Jacob; Aurelio, Julie M. (September 7, 2024). "Alice Guo 'celebrity' selfies spark outrage". Inquirer News. Manila, Philippines: INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
| Police appointments | ||
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| Preceded byPLTGEN Emmanuel Peralta (OIC) | Chief of the Philippine National Police March 31 to present |
Succeeded byincumbent |
| Chiefs of the Philippine National Police | ||
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| Philippine Constabulary (1901–1975) |  | |
| Bureau of Constabulary (1942–1945) | ||
| Philippine Constabulary (1945-1975) | ||
| Philippine Constabulary Concurrently as Directors-General of the Integrated National Police (1975–1991) | ||
| Philippine National Police (1991–present) | ||
| — Acting chief | ||
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